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Last Updated: 01/02/2008
VGN-SZ780 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® SZ CTO Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, Stamina/Speed
Hybrid Graphics Switch
Security:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard:
QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Available in Black or Silver
Camera:
Optional built-in camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9500 (Configuration 1),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (Configuration 2),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (Configuration 3) or
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (Configuration 4)
Speed:
2.60GHz (Configuration 1), 2.50GHz (Configuration 2), 2.40GHz
(Configuration 3) or 2.10GHz (Configuration 4)
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
6MB (Configurations 1-2)
3MB (Configurations 3-4)
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
4GB (2GBx2) PC2-5300, 3GB (2GBx1 + 1GBx1) PC2-5300 or 2GB
(1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB (Configuration 1), 200GB (Configuration 2), 200GB
(Configuration 3), 160GB Hybrid Hard Drive with 256MB flash
memory (Configuration 4), 160GB (Configuration 5) or 120GB
(Configuration 6)
Speed:
5400rpm (Configuration 1, 3-6) or
7200rpm (Configuration 2)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD+R Write:
8x max.
DVD+RW Write:
8x max.
DVD-R Write:
8x max.
DVD-RW Write:
6x max.
CD-R Write:
24x max.
CD-RW Write:
16x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes (DVD±RW/DVD±DL/RAM)
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick Duo™ with MagicGate®
functionality
ExpressCard®/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A)
supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-
Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA razor thin LCD panel
Screen Size:
13.3”
Resolution:
1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology:
Yes
White LED back light for better quality and clarity
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1
1
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2
2
2
2
2
4
11
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU with Total Available
Graphics Memory of 831MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics
Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with
Total Available Graphics Memory 358MB (max.) (if 2GB system
memory is selected) or
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 1343MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory 358MB (max.) (if 3GB or 4GB of system
memory is selected)
Video RAM:
64MB dedicated video memory
Technology:
Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
Express Card™ Slot:
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN:
Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS10) or
Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Estimated Battery Life:
3.0-6.0 (Standard Battery)
4.0-8.0 (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
105W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium, Windows
Vista® Business or Windows Vista® Ultimate
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 or Small Business 2007
(depending on operating system selection)
Sony® Original Software:
Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete
list of software applications and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-
Day Trial with spyware protection
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7)
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
4.0 lbs with standard battery
Measurements:
12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10) or Large Capacity Lithium-ion
battery (VGP-BPL9)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)
Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection® (VGP-CKSZ1)
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13
6
3
18
5
7
7
10
8
9
16
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14
Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8)
Color:
Charcoal Black Carbon Fiber Casing
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
reserved as a recovery partition.
3. Requires a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will
work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use
the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use
the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet
service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
version. You can convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition
and system memory size.
14. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™
media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer.
Supports memory cards with capacities up to 8GB. Does not support
5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with
IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright
protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony®
branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick
PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
16. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
17. Measured at the narrowest point.
18. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband required. See
www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service
terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on
your TZ Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service
activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband network reaches over 160
million people. Coverage not available everywhere — see coverage
map for details. Requires new activation and one- or two-year
subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination
fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where
available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband network is unavailable. Not
available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional
restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers. Device
model subject to availability.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on
hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to
operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this
product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on
hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony
hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is
compatible with any combination of products you may choose to
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and
software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-
installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may
not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product
meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy
efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor,
Sound Reality, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to Disc™ ,
LocationFree Player and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel,
Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.
